Bilstein Castle, Medieval castle in Lennestadt, Germany
The fortress contains two round towers measuring eight meters in diameter, connected by a tunnel beneath the castle courtyard and accessible via a brick bridge.
Built between 1202 and 1225, Bilstein Castle fell under control of the Electorate of Cologne following a significant siege in 1445, marking a shift in regional power.
The central block features a portal terrace with a lime tree, while the outer bailey includes a timber-framed house and festival hall for community gatherings.
Since 1927, the castle functions as a youth hostel, offering accommodation at Von-Gevore-Weg 6 in Lennestadt, with Schnellenberg Castle located 7.2 kilometers away.
The castle stands on a keratophyre rock formation with steep drops on three sides, requiring defensive structures only on the northeastern approach from Rosenberg hill.
Location: Lennestadt
Inception: 1202
GPS coordinates: 51.09620,8.01931
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:55
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